Anthropoliteia has a new look!
July 8, 2010 1 Comment
Check out the new layout and format here at Anthropoliteia. More slick, more urban, more… concrete gifs. Comments & reactions?
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Eastern Michigan University
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Looks good! Though I have to admit to having a soft spot for cute cartoony representations of police. Thanks for keeping the blog fresh.